Seven arrested by Wiltshire Police following Euro 2020 final
There were no major or serious incidents
Last updated 12th Jul 2021
It was a busy night for Wiltshire Police as they responded to 37 incidents and made seven arrests following the European Championship's final last night.
Extra resources were put in place to cope with the anticipated increase in demand.
In the 24-hour period between 7am yesterday morning and 7am this morning, the force had 19 incidents of domestic abuse reported to them.
Five arrests were made in connection with these incidents - all of which are believed to be linked to the football.
An emergency worker was also assaulted in Salisbury.
Of all the incidents responded to between 10pm and 1.30am, 20 related to disorders at licensed premises.
EMERGENCY WORKER ASSAULTED AND POLICE OFFICER BITTEN
In Salisbury, an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and assault of an emergency worker after being asked to leave the Bridge Tap on Fisherton Street shortly after 10pm.
He has since been released under investigation.
A female police officer was also bitten responding to disorder in Devizes.
A 26 year old man wsa arrested on suspicion of common assult, assault of an emergeny worker and being drunk and disorderly - he has since been released under investigation.
Supt Phil Staynings said:
"Our message was clear throughout the tournament and remains so now the final whistle has blown; violence of any kind will not be tolerated in Wiltshire.
"Unfortunately, a small minority have let their communities down by committing crime during a period when the whole country was united.
"Officers, many of whom had rest days cancelled, responded to the demand superbly, and that is why it is particularly disappointing to hear of assaults on our officers in the course of doing their job.
"We also strongly condemn domestic violence and encourage people who believe they have been a victim or have concerns that someone you know has been a victim to speak out by calling us or a dedicated charity like Splitz or Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service.
"I'd also like to reiterate that hate crime of any kind, whether in person or online, is completely unacceptable and we encourage people to report it if it is spotted."
DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINES
Those with concerns about domestic abuse are encouraged to contact police on 101, via our website or 999 in an emergency.
There is also the Wiltshire Emergency Duty Service which is available on 0300 456 0100 - again out of hours.
For general support, the 24/7 national Domestic Abuse helpline is available 0808 2000 247.